County Level Incentive Program (CLIP)
Bring Your Talent. We’ll Bring the Incentives
$10,000 To Move, Live, & Work in Republic County
In Republic County, you can move at your own pace. Enjoy the slow pace of life where your kids can still bike to school, fish in a pond, and see the stars at night. Or take advantage of the fast pace of life, that is only a click away through high-speed internet or a short drive away from our central location to the appeal of a bigger city. When you live here, you have a choice to move fast or to move slow. You choose.
To qualify for the $10,000 incentive program by living and working in the County you must meet the following criteria. The initial payment of $5000 will be paid after the board reviews your application. The second half of the payment will be paid out after 13 months if you still meet the requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements for Republic County
Employment Requirements:
– Be full-time employment
– Minimum Salary of $32,000 per year
Residency Requirements:
– Relocate from outside the 26-County Northwest Kansas Region; or
– Be a recent college or technical school graduate relocating to Republic County
– Establish and maintain long term residency within the county
Relocating From These Kansas Counties Do Not Qualify:
Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, and Wallace.
Note: All areas within Republic County are eligible for this program.
Program Purpose
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-Fill high-value and essential workforce vacancies
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-Support long-term population growth in Northwest Kansas
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-Help communities recruit skilled professionals
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-Strengthen local businesses and regional economic development
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-Provide counties with flexible recruitment incentives
Why is Republic County recruiting workers?
Workers strengthen our local economy and add to our community’s vitality. Republic County created this program to welcome new residents and help them build roots in our area.
What commitment do I need to make?
You must live in Republic County for at least one year after receiving your incentive. We believe once you experience our community, you’ll want to stay much longer.
Is there any cost to apply?
No. Republic County covers all program costs. Qualified applicants pay nothing to participate.
Rural By Choice
ALEX WEBER
Courtland, Kansas
In her own words, “The hardest part was making the initial move, but once you’re here, the community is so welcoming. The cost of living is lower, and it’s easy to get involved.”
BRETT MELTON
Belleville, Kansas
In his own words, “What it really has allowed me and my family to do is be a little more financially independent. Let us pay off some other debts a little sooner, give us a little more freedom and flexibility within our budgeting.”
DANIEL DASILVA
Belleville, Kansas
In his own words, “This transition to Belleville was amazing because of the slow pace. It’s quiet, there’s no traffic, I walk here. I’ve had more time to focus and expand my business. I’m very grateful for the time I’ve had here—it served a purpose tremendously.”
LINDSAY RUNFT
Scandia, Kansas
In her own words, “We felt great and comfortable raising our kids in such a supportive community like the Courtland, Scandia, and Pike Valley area.”
MOLLY WILLIAMS
Belleville, Kansas
In her own words, “It was important to us to raise our family near one set of grandparents. That was important to me. That’s the lifestyle I had growing up and I found value in it. And that’s what I wanted for my family.”
